In August, Federal Judge Rita Lin ruled that the U.S. Pentagon's decision to label Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, as a "supply chain risk" was an illegal act of retaliation, violating the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech and the Fifth Amendment's due process protections. The ruling followed a lawsuit filed by Anthropic in March against the Trump administration, which had blacklisted the company for criticizing the government's stance on the use of AI in the military. Despite the court's decision, the Pentagon continues to maintain Anthropic's designation as a "supply chain risk," effectively disregarding the judicial ruling that deemed the action unlawful. A Pentagon official confirmed that Anthropic remains classified as a "supply chain risk" within the Department of War and the Defense Industrial Base. Under Secretary of War Emil Michael made the statement in a public message, ending with a phrase commonly associated with the current president: "Thank you for your attention to this matter!" This response suggests the Pentagon is not only ignoring the court's ruling but also challenging its authority, particularly since the designation was reportedly based on Anthropic's criticism of the administration's position on AI in the military. Anthropic had expressed concerns about the use of its AI technology in fully autonomous weapons or mass surveillance within the U.S. The administration, led by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, disagreed and placed the company on a blacklist, citing national security risks. This designation had a direct impact on Anthropic's ability to secure government contracts, and the outcome of the case could set a precedent for how AI companies negotiate restrictions on the military use of their technologies. Judge Rita Lin, appointed by former President Joe Biden, ruled that the administration's actions were an "illegal retaliatory measure" and that the company was deprived of due process. While she acknowledged the government's need for deference in national security matters, she emphasized that the Pentagon's actions were driven by a desire to punish Anthropic for its "arrogance" in criticizing the government, rather than legitimate security concerns. The August 27 court order issued a permanent injunction, requiring the administration to comply with the ruling, although the Pentagon has not yet done so. Despite the legal challenges, Anthropic appears to be rebuilding its relationship with the federal government. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently stated that the company is "back on the right side" and expressed trust in Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei. This was said during a G20 ministerial summit on innovation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown attended as the company's highest-ranking representative. Previously, the Department of Commerce had placed restrictions on Anthropic's advanced AI models due to cybersecurity concerns, but these were lifted after the company addressed the administration's concerns.